Canada shut out Slovenia, 4-0, in its World Championship opener in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday.
Sidney Crosby centered Canada's second line alongside 20-year-old Adam Fantilli and 18-year-old Macklin Celebrini. Fantilli wasn't even a year old when Crosby was drafted by the Penguins, and Crosby was already preparing for his second NHL season when Celebrini was born.
Crosby was scoreless in 21:13 and recorded three shots on goal.
Marc Andre-Fleury dressed as backup behind AHL goaltender Dylan Garand, who only needed 11 saves for the shutout.
Canada's next game is Sunday at 10:20 a.m. Eastern against Latvia.
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3:21 pm - 05.10.2025DowntownIIHF: Canada blanks Slovenia
Canada shut out Slovenia, 4-0, in its World Championship opener in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday.
Sidney Crosby centered Canada's second line alongside 20-year-old Adam Fantilli and 18-year-old Macklin Celebrini. Fantilli wasn't even a year old when Crosby was drafted by the Penguins, and Crosby was already preparing for his second NHL season when Celebrini was born.
Crosby was scoreless in 21:13 and recorded three shots on goal.
Marc Andre-Fleury dressed as backup behind AHL goaltender Dylan Garand, who only needed 11 saves for the shutout.
Canada's next game is Sunday at 10:20 a.m. Eastern against Latvia.
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